NEWSPAPERS are a way that millions of people all over the country keep up to speed with current affairs.
Whether you read the newspaper daily or just occasionally have a flick through, having access to the news is an important part of life.
Here is everything you need to know about about how you can get your news fix over the August bank holiday.
Also known as the summer bank holiday, this year it falls on Monday August 26.
Are newspapers published on the August bank holiday?
Most daily national newspapers are published on every bank holiday, including the August bank holiday.
Papers have continued to publish regardless of the bank holidays, though some still like to uphold traditions and not sell a copy.
There are some publications, such as the Financial Times, that don’t publish on selected bank holidays or Sundays.
It is always worth checking online to clarify whether your paper of choice will be printed.
Are newspapers delivered during the August bank holiday?
If you have a print subscription, you can expect your delivery as normal.
However, it may still be best to check whether the bank holiday is disrupting delivery.
You can still buy a paper from your local retailer this bank holiday, but it might be best to check their opening times beforehand to avoid arriving at a closed shop.
If you find that your usual newspaper isn’t delivered to your door, you can go online to access the news.
Are there more bank holidays in 2024?
There are a couple of remaining bank holidays in 2024, so you can look forward to enjoying some well-earned time off.
The dates of these vary slightly depending on where you are in the United Kingdom.
England and Wales
- August 26, 2024 — Summer bank holiday
- December 25, 2024 — Christmas Day
- December 26, 2024 — Boxing Day
Scotland
- December 2, 2024 — St Andrew’s Day
- December 25, 2024 — Christmas Day
- December 26, 2024 — Boxing Day
Northern Ireland
- August 26, 2024 — Summer bank holiday
- December 25, 2024 — Christmas Day
- December 26, 2024 — Boxing Day
Bank holiday opening times for your fave shops
Make sure you read this before heading out on a bank holiday.
- Supermarket opening times on bank holidays
- When will my Universal Credit or child benefit be paid?
- Are banks open on bank holidays?
- Are petrol stations open on bank holidays?
- Tesco opening times on bank holidays
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- Aldi opening times on bank holidays
- Asda opening times on bank holidays
- Sainsbury’s opening times on bank holidays
- Is the Post Office open on bank holidays?
- Are doctors open on bank holidays?
- Are newspapers published on bank holidays?
Get all the other opening times and bank holiday news here.